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Liberty Press at Museum for the Printing Arts in Leipzig, Germany

Liberty Press at Museum for the Printing Arts (Germany) The Museum for the Printing Arts (Museum für Druckkunst) in Leipzig, Germany, has a Liberty press that appears to have much of its original paint, including intricate decorations.

The press has a throw-off, a feature that was patented in 1886. The museum provides the date of manufacture as 1887.

Liberty Press at Museum for the Printing Arts (Germany) Liberty Press at Museum for the Printing Arts (Germany) Liberty Press at Museum for the Printing Arts (Germany)


Press Identification Summary

Owner: Museum for the Printing Arts
Location: Leipzig, Germany
Manufacturer: F. M. Weiler
New York
Model: 2A (9 x 13 inches)
Serial Number: 10424
Estimated Mfg. Date: 1887
Patents: April 24, 1860, Extd April 23, 1874;
Dec 13, 1870; May 28, 1872
Throw-Off? Yes


Photos provided on the museum's Facebook page.


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